W8R2 say hello to mapmyrun (other running apps blah blah blah)

[Wolvesmad]

I have never really felt the urge to see how far I have run because my only aim when I started this programme was to be a bit fitter. In my heart of hearts I thought that I would last a few weeks (if that) and then revert back to being that potato I loved so much ( the couch one). 🥔🥔🍟🍟

I bought my first ever pair of proper running shoes 👟👟 about 3 weeks ago and will hopefully graduate next week. I've never missed a week even though my inner demons have tried to convince me on more than one occasion to not bother. My diet has changed for the better (Last night for tea I had home made thai green sea bass with quinoea rice and roasted veg🥕🥕

I look forward to my runs 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️ and it's not easy for an old fatty like me but the great feeling at the end is fantastic and dare I say better than doughnuts 🍩🍩 (let's not go that far lol)

So thankyou for all of that C25K I tip my cap to you🙋‍♂️

And thankyou to all of you who have encouraged me, made me laugh and generally been interested in my journey. You are my heroes 👷‍♀️🤴💏🙏 and I would never have done it without you!

So back to today and my first ever mapped and timed run. In 28 minutes I ran 4.01km and it said 21metre elevation (whatever that means) with a best split (third km) of 6.43

So there you have it. Looks like I'll need 35 mins to do 5k till I get fitter and stronger but I'm really happy with that 😁😁😁.

Good luck with all of your runs this week

Remember if I can do it anyone can

Right I'm off for a bowl of porridge 🥣

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Great job... you’ll gain strength quickly now so you’ll be ready for that 5k in no time. Almost time for your victory lap!

[Wolvesmad Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

I'll do 30mins in w9r3 but I won't be running no more laps after it. Victory or not lol 😂😂

I might plan my run to finish at the krispy cream shop 😋🍩🍩🍚

[UnfitNoMore Graduate in reply to Wolvesmad]

That’s a great idea... bet you’d set a PB 😂

[Wolvesmad Graduate in reply to UnfitNoMore]

True dat 🤣🤣🤣

[Lallis Graduate]

You are great, Wolvesmad. I know the temptation for 🥔🥔🍟🍟and, for me, also 🛏 in the morning instead of 🏃‍♀️.... but here we are, all together

xx

[Wolvesmad Graduate in reply to Lallis]

Thanks for your kind words Lallis. I'm not great just an ordinary bloke who only eats doughnuts occasionally now 😂🍩

Don't tell unfitnomore though I think he works for the doughnut police👮‍♂️

[Lallis Graduate in reply to Wolvesmad]

I do not tell him but I think so too

[Lallis Graduate in reply to Lallis]

BECAUSE. Not BUT

[IgaT Graduate]

Well done! And nice pace and mileage! I was using the app, more to keep me a little accountable and I like those numbers when they sum up e.g. I somehow managed to walk-jog 42 km = 26 miles !!! this month only! It is crazy! I hope you will enjoy those numbers as well If not, it doesn't matter as long as you enjoy running

We are soon on 30 minutes, and then the next step 5k

[Wolvesmad Graduate in reply to IgaT]

Eek it's crazy isn't it. Week one all teary and bleary, can't do it can't do it and look at us now. I think I'm going to apply to go on the Olympics in 2020 😁😁 does anyone do an app to practice for that lol

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Wolvesmad]

I bet you can find YouTube films and apps for that We came the long way from W1R1.

[Wolvesmad Graduate in reply to IgaT]

We have indeed

[AnnieW55 in reply to Wolvesmad]

And w9r3 teary and bleary cos you can 😀

Or maybe you’ll be punching the air and humming the Rocky theme. Either way you’re a winner (your family too).

[Wolvesmad Graduate in reply to AnnieW55]

My family aren't winners as they haven't run with me 🤣🤣🤣. They're not getting one celebratory doughnut

[AnnieW55 in reply to Wolvesmad]

Let them have the holes - that’ll learn ‘em 😀

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Wolvesmad]

You are the winner, and your family is lucky to have you I know you, you will share those doughnuts, won't you?

[Wolvesmad Graduate in reply to IgaT]

You do know me. Damn my kindness

Must try and be harder

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Wolvesmad]

Yes, me too. We are golden hearted, but very taught rock solid runners at least this is what I am telling myself

[Wolvesmad Graduate in reply to IgaT]

I'm more chocolate torte than very taught lol 🎂🎂

[IgaT Graduate in reply to Wolvesmad]

Uuu can you imagine running through chocolate? Torte or just melted choco?

[Wolvesmad Graduate in reply to IgaT]

Any

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

Hi Wolvesmad, I find Mapmyrun OK. This morning I ran my fourth 5K, Mapmyrun told me that I ran🏃 it in just over 35 minutes which is OK as it was a different and hillier course than my 5K "record" of just over 32 minutes a few weeks ago. 😊🏃Elevation is to do with the terrain you run in, the reason I was a little slower today was that the elevation (hillier) was more than the elevation of my "record" 5K run.

[Wolvesmad Graduate in reply to AlMorr]

Thanks for the info and well done you

[Realfoodieclub Graduate]

Oh I aspire to run 5km in 35 min. I do think one day that I might just manage it, (5 years and I’m still working on it) I’m a distance rather than speed person, love a HM but can’t do it fast 😀. Well done on your journey, you are doing great. Rfc x,

[MikeJones68 Graduate]

Nicely done. I didn't start using that app until I'd graduated. After a few weeks I found out that loads of the members of this site use Strava and they even have a group set up on there, so I switched to that.

[Wolvesmad Graduate in reply to MikeJones68]

Thanks for the info

I did download strava but it keeps crashing for some reason

[BeckySharp1]

Tea sounds amazing!!

[Wolvesmad Graduate in reply to BeckySharp1]

It was Becky and so easy to make. My little treat afterwards was honey yoghurt and blueberries 🍇

[BeckySharp1 in reply to Wolvesmad]

yum

[dave_the_scot Graduate]

Hey Wolvesmad we are at the same stage!! My wife and I used to ballroom and Latin dance, me an ex prop in Lycra and patent leather shoes Oh Lord!!, but due to major surgery we have had to have a break. I drive 100 mile round trip to work everyday in an office so the weight piled on.

Over the summer I felt really down and I heard about people having strokes and heart attacks younger than me so decided to do something. I downloaded the app (blame Jo Whiley, Chris Evans and Vassos Alexander) bought some kit and set off.

At week 3 I started using strava and really enjoy checking my slow stats. It’s a good way of keeping up with your progress and in my case comparing progress with 34 year old son. So far we are close in pace.

Keep going, I intend to and may even increase to 10k - maybe I have gone utterly insane!

[Wolvesmad Graduate in reply to dave_the_scot]

Well done Dave

Keep up the good work

I have a 24 year old who regularly runs who I'm going out with when I graduate

Really looking forward to that